The Pearl
1947, Spanish. Directed by Emilio Fernández.
Steinbeck's most talked-about story!
Fisherman Quino and his wife Juana are very poor and desperate because the town's foreign doctor refuses to treat their son Coyotito, who has been bitten by a scorpion. When Quino unexpectedly finds a magnificent pearl in the sea, Juana senses that the discovery will only bring them misfortune and tries to convince her husband to return it to the sea.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 12 September 1947
- Original title
- La perla
- Country
- Mexico
- Written by
- Emilio Fernández, Jack Wagner, John Steinbeck
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What The Pearl is based on
The Pearl is based on The Pearl, a 1947 novel by John Steinbeck.
Novel · 1947
The Pearl
By John Steinbeck
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The Pearl: quick answers
Is The Pearl worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 45 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Pearl?
The Pearl runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does The Pearl have a post-credits scene?
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The Pearl parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Pearl on?
The Pearl isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 September 1947. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Pearl?
If you liked The Pearl, try Black Gold, Wake of the Red Witch, The Call of the Wild.
Who directed The Pearl?
The Pearl (1947) was directed by Emilio Fernández and stars Pedro Armendáriz, María Elena Marqués, Fernando Wagner.
What is The Pearl based on?
The Pearl is based on The Pearl, a 1947 novel by John Steinbeck.